A British newspaper once asked its readers, "What is wrong with the world?" One of the letters it received was from the famous writer, G.K. Chesterton. His answer to the question was very short. It just said, "I am." The world is dangerous not because of those who do harm but because of those who look at it without doing anything. Are you ready to make a real difference in the world around you? Am I…?
The power to make a difference lies within each one of us. If our faith is strong and constant, our effort to make a difference will be more than we ever thought possible. All we need to do is to act as if our desires were already realities. To make a difference does not mean making a big splash or doing something that makes people yell ‘Wow!’ Some people proudly call it ‘leaving a legacy’.
Making a difference is doing ordinary things differently. Are you willing to help a needy child overcome the obstacles of poverty through a sponsorship? Can you put aside your indifference as regards those underprivileged and approach the HIV/AIDs affected with a little more compassion? Do you have the goodwill to take people as they are, not as you would like them to be? Have you ever tried a little more to understand the thoughts and feelings of people around you?
Remember, to the world you may be just one person. Yet, to one person, you may be the world! Therefore, let your presence in the world be one that radiates love, peace and happiness and in turn let the world speak for you!
